Regents Park (NSW)

An assessment of population growth drivers in Regents Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

The population of the suburb of Regents Park (NSW) is estimated to be around 5,273 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 283 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,990. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,150 following examination of the ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 28 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,649 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Regents Park's growth rate of 5.7% since census positions it within 2.1 percentage points of the state (7.8%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, an above median population growth is projected for the suburb, expected to grow by 1,156 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 19.6% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Regents Park, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Regents Park recorded approximately 25 residential properties approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis. From FY-21 to FY-25, around 128 homes were approved, with 17 more granted approval in FY-26 as of the current date. Despite population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a balanced market with varied buyer choices.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $547,000, indicating targeting of the premium market segment. In FY-26, $10.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Regents Park has about half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks at the 54th percentile nationally for areas assessed. Recent construction comprises 38% standalone homes and 62% medium and high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This shift reflects reduced development site availability and changing lifestyle demands.

The area has approximately 292 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Population forecasts estimate Regents Park will gain 1,033 residents by 2041. Existing development levels appear aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Regents Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified eight projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are 101-103 Hector Street Sefton, Berala Village Redevelopment, Berala TOD Precinct, and Regents Park Mixed-Use Development. The following details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Regents Park recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Regents Park has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 6.5% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 4.8%. As of December 2025, 2,407 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.4% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was at 60.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 29.7% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing had particularly high concentration with levels at 1.8 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services were under-represented at 6.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Many residents commuted elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.8% and labour force by 4.3%, reducing unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Regents Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

The suburb of Regents Park had a median taxpayer income of $42,972 and an average income of $54,592 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than the national average, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $46,779 (median) and $59,429 (average). Census data shows individual incomes at the 8th percentile were $566 weekly, while household income was at the 29th percentile. In Regents Park, 28.8% of locals (1,518 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% occupied this range. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 79.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 22nd percentile.

Regents Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Regents Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 64.6% houses and 35.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Regents Park was at 27.4%, similar to Sydney metro, with the rest being mortgaged (25.8%) or rented (46.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,954, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was $370, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Regents Park's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Regents Park features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 71.7% of all households, including 38.6% couples with children, 18.6% couples without children, and 13.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.3%, with lone person households at 22.7% and group households comprising 5.5%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational outcomes in Regents Park fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 26.5%, significantly lower than the SA3 area average of 39.9%. This difference presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational pathways account for 24.0% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.1% and certificates 13.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Regents Park has 41 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 17 different routes, collectively facilitating 4,602 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 135 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 76%, while train accounts for 16%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.2.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 29.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 657 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 112 weekly trips per individual stop.

Regents Park's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Regents Park. AreaSearch's assessment shows low prevalence of common health conditions in both young and old age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 49% of the total population, around 2,561 people, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

Diabetes and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 5.8 and 5.5% of residents respectively. A total of 78.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 17.7% of residents aged 65 and over, around 933 people, which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Regents Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Regents Park has one of the highest levels of cultural diversity in the country, with 56.8% of its population born overseas and 73.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Regents Park, comprising 38.7% of the population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented, making up 25.1%, which is substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%.

The top three ancestry groups in Regents Park are Other at 27.0%, Chinese at 21.9%, and English at 9.1%. These figures are notably different from regional averages: Other is significantly higher (27.0% vs 16.0%), Chinese is substantially higher (21.9% vs 8.4%), and English is notably lower (9.1% vs 19.0%). Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Lebanese at 7.1% (vs regional average of 2.6%), Vietnamese at 7.2% (vs 1.8%), and Croatian at 1.6% (vs 0.7%).

Regents Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Regents Park's median age of 35 years is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The age group of 65-74 years shows strong representation at 10.5%, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 45-54 cohort is less prevalent at 9.7%. Between 2021 and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 3.8% to 5.6% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 12.6% to 13.9%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 13.1% to 10.0%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 11.5% to 9.7%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Regents Park. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 190 people (65%) from 295 to 486. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 cohort grows by a modest 6% (34 people).